Tag: Inheritance tax
This is how you can disinherit your relatives
Ulm District Court As a rule, the waiver of the compulsory share, or in some cases even better the waiver of the inheritance, is compensated with something in return. The…
“Postponement of the heating law was more acceptable”
Stephan Harbarth, President of the Federal Constitutional Court “The Federal Constitutional Court has the task of showing the executive and the legislature their limitations. And it fulfills this task“Harbarth explains…
The family entrepreneurs fear the flat tax reform
Berlin Carsten Linnemann has a few laughs on his side. “Thank you for the nice reception – despite the debates about our new basic program,” said the head of the…
Head of the CDU economic council criticizes Scholz and Habeck
Astrid Hamker The President of the Economic Council of the CDU calls for taxes to be reduced on middle incomes but not increased on high incomes. (Photo: Marko Priske for…
Real estate heirs face these challenges
key collection In times of low interest rates and skyrocketing market prices, the inherited property was above all gratifying. But now heirs and communities of heirs are faced with a…
How to avoid an inheritance dispute
mother, daughter and grandchild A preliminary discussion with the next generation about the regulation of the inheritance has many advantages. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Munich The Hans Böckler Foundation estimates that…
The CDU follows in Adenauer’s footsteps
Great legacy Friedrich Merz, CDU boss wants to wake up the party with Vice Carsten Linnemann. (Photo: dpa) Berlin. In the holiday home of the former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, the…
2.5 million young people without professional qualifications
Good morning, dear readers, because they don’t really know what they’re doing: The number of young adults in the 20-34 age group who do not have a professional qualification has…
CDU wants higher taxes for top earners
CDU party leader Friedrich Merz In the grand coalition, the Christian Democrats had categorically ruled out tax increases. Now the position seems to be changing. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The CDU…
Suddenly an inheritance – what do I have to do?
take farewell Sometimes saying goodbye to a loved one comes too suddenly. It is not only emotionally that the bereaved have to cope with this. As heirs, they face bureaucratic…
Suddenly an inheritance – what do I have to do?
take farewell Sometimes saying goodbye to a loved one comes too suddenly. It is not only emotionally that the bereaved have to cope with this. As heirs, they face bureaucratic…
How to transfer your house or give shares away
Inheritance and gift What’s important when you’re transferring your home or giving away stock? Important tips on how to save on gift tax and inheritance tax. Munich According to estimates,…
How to save on real estate and securities
Dusseldorf Real estate has increased in value throughout Germany over the past ten years. Due to a change in the valuation process for real estate, the development in 2023 has…
Monika Schnitzer and Michael Hüther: Do higher taxes make sense?
However, Habeck brought up an alternative in his letter: higher income, and therefore also higher taxes. Would it be worth it? Two leading economists disagree. Monika Schnitzer, Chairwoman of the…
How to properly manage your inheritance
testament If you write your last will yourself, you have to do it by hand. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Thiele, Dussmann, Tengelmann – disputes over inheritance regularly arise in large entrepreneurial…
When is a will worth it?
Dusseldorf According to the Federal Statistical Office, every household in Germany has total net assets of 163,000 euros. This is an average value that is far from reality for many…
How to disinherit relatives and get back donations
District Court of Ulm As a rule, the waiver of the compulsory portion, or in some cases even better the waiver of inheritance, is compensated with something in return. The…
China’s Peace Plan: More Than Propaganda?
Good morning, dear readers, if the Munich Security Conference should serve to relax the relationship between China and the USA, one must state: mission not accomplished. The US has information…
Compulsory portion of inheritance: How to disinherit relatives
District Court of Ulm As a rule, the waiver of the compulsory portion, or in some cases even better the waiver of inheritance, is compensated with something in return. The…
6 major injustices for taxpayers in Germany
wealth in Germany Wealthy by will: Expensive real estate in particular makes heirs rich. (Photo: plainpicture/Alexander Sommer) Berlin Right at the beginning of the year, a tax dispute is brewing…